Packaging
UK introduces plastic packaging tax
As part of the UK’s Budget 2020, the government has announced the introduction of a tax on plastic packaging containing less than 30% recycled content.
Multipond to showcase innovation through new distribution system at Interpack
Multipond, manufacturer of multihead weighers for the packaging industry, will be showcasing its innovative use of motor drives in a distribution system at this year’s Interpack event.
Nordic Dairy Congress offers early bird discount
The Nordic Dairy Congress, which is running from 27-29 May 2020 in Malmö, Sweden, is offering an early bird reduction in registration price until 15 March.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Dairy science, End products, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Müller secures long-term partnership with Biffa to drive down plastic use
Müller has secured a long term partnership with Biffa, which allows the dairy company to meet increased demand for packaging made from recycled materials.
Volpack to showcase sustainability and efficiency in pouch packaging at Interpack
Pouching machine manufacturer Volpak will showcase three upgraded system machines at Interpack 2020.
Unilever announces shift in marketing for children’s food and drink
Unilever is changing the way it markets food and drink products to children.
Bosch name changes to Syntegon Technology
Syntegon Technology is the new name for Bosch Packaging Technology, with a business focus is on technologies for the food industries.
FDA issues guidance on new nutrition labelling
The Food and Drug Administration has issued additional information to help manufacturers of packaged foods comply with the latest regulations on Nutrition Facts labelling in the US.
Dairy innovators recognised at DairyAP Summit 2019 awards
The six winners of this year’s Dairy Industry Asia Pacific Awards 2019 were announced at a special awards ceremony in Singapore.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Dairy science, Ingredients, Packaging
Arla signs up for Too Good to Go in Germany
Arla Foods is one of more than 20 companies that has partnered with the “Often Longer Good” campaign being run in Germany by Too Good To Go, a food-rescue company.
Müller to remove all plastic straws by 2020
School children at Sunnyside Primary School in Glasgow have been helping Müller to become the first dairy company in the UK to offer fresh school milk with paper straws.
Vegetarian alternatives complain about EU name plans
Part of the EU’s post-2020 renegotiation of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) includes restricting the name use of vegan and vegetarian products.
Business & trade, Dairy science, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory
Aluminium-free lid for Arla dairy products
Arla has utilised Walki’s paper-based lid material for its 175g Luonto+ yoghurt in Finland and for cottage cheese and crème fraiche in Sweden, to help consumers make more sustainable choices.
Yotvata installs new aseptic PET line
Liquid dairy manufacturer Yotvata Dairy by Strauss Group, has installed a secondu aseptic complete PET line from Sidel